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Hopscotch

Hopscotch
PLAYERS
1-4, taking turns
DIFFICULTY
SETTING
Outdoor
MATERIALS
MEASUREMENTS

8-10 squares, each about 12in x 12in (30 x 30cm), single-double-single pattern ending in a curved home square.

HOW TO PLAY
1

Draw the hopscotch grid on pavement with chalk.

2

Toss your marker into square 1 without touching a line.

3

Hop through the course, one foot for single squares, both feet for side-by-side squares, skipping the square with your marker.

4

At the end, turn around and hop back, picking up your marker on the way.

5

Step on a line, miss a square, or lose balance and your turn ends.

6

First to complete the full numbered course wins.